Voting System
The country is divided into four regional constituencies, each electing its own MEPs: Dublin 4, Munster 4, Leinster 4, Connacht/Ulster 3. Voters mark their ballot papers in order of preference for the individual candidates.

A candidate who reaches a quota dependent on the total number of votes cast is elected. Excess votes, and those of eliminated candidates are redistributed on the basis of their supporters' second preferences.